4 percent this year. >> a cease firebetweenisraelandhamas appears to be holding. 8 days of bloody conflict and burning full scale ground invasion. peter doocy is live with all of the details for us. good morning, peter. >> good morning patti ann. the cease fire is more than half a day now. it seems to be holding. as part of the agreement israel stopped all possibilities in the gaza strip by land and sea and air. all palestinian factions have been kierrequired to stop all hostilities against israel including rocket attacks and all attacks along the border. united states secretary of state hillary clinton between ramallah and jerusalem both sides ahead of the agreement and she helped announce it in cairo. >> this is a critical moment for the region. egypt as new government is assuming the responsibility and leadership that has long made this country a region of stability and peace. they will work with partners across the region to consolidate this progress, improve conditions for the people of gaza, provide security for the people of israel. >> president obama has assured